Entertainment calendar July 4-10

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

AUDITIONS

EAST GREENBUSH COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 10 Community Way, East Greenbush. slca-ctp.org. Circle Theatre Players will hold auditions for their production of "Don't Dress for Dinner" 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 23 and 25. Needed are 3 men and 3 women, ages 20s-50s. The production will appear on stage Nov. 29 through Dec. 8 at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts.

THE LINDA, 339 Central Ave., Albany. The Capital Region Blues Network and WAMC's Performing Arts Studio at The Linda 2nd Annual Blues Band Showdown on Aug. 3. The contest is open to capital region blues bands. The winner will represent CRBN at the International Blues Competition in Memphis in January 2014, as well as receive a generous prize package which includes: $500 cash, 2 paid headline gigs, and guitar setups. Deadline for entries is noon July 15 and up to 6 contestants will be announced on July 19. Full contest rules and entry requirements can be found on the CRBN website at www.crbn.org/showdown.

THE MINE, 388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Speed Dating at The Mine, 8 to 11 p.m. July 12; Weekly Latin Mondays begin at 8 p.m. July 15 and run through the last week of August, free; Psychedelic Wednesdays with the High Peaks Band, 8 p.m. June 17, $2 cover; Acoustic performances by Mikki Bakken and Steve Candlen for Hat's Off Festival, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 19, free; Baby Loves Disco event, for parents and children to have a fun time dancing together, 1 to 4 p.m. July 27, $15 per person includes DJ, dancing and snacks.

MICHAEL'S BANQUET HOUSE, 1019 New Loudon Road, Latham. 785-8524. A Blast from The Past, music from the '50s, '60s and more, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July $14. Tickets are $39.50 and include music and a full course dinner.

THE EGG, Empire State Plaza, Albany. Made in the Shade of the Egg series, noon Wednesdays. Flamenco Music & Dance by Maria Zemantauski Trio, July 10; Traditional Folk Music by The Ramblin' Jug Stompers, July 17; Dixieland Jazz by Skip Parsons Quartet, July 24; Contemporary Ballet by Ajkun Ballet Theatre, July 31; Indian Classical Music by Veena & Devesh Chandra, Aug. 7. Free.

THE ADIRONDACK ARTISTS GUILD, 52 Main St., Saranac Lake. Nancy Brossard, Out Painting, Friday, July 5 through Tuesday, July 30. The Gallery is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.

ALBANY BARN, 46-48 North Swan St., Albany. Animalia, Friday, July 5 through the end of July.

ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY & ART, 125 Washington Ave., Albany. 463-4478. Sixty Years and Still Collecting: Norman S. Rice, through Sept. 1. Multiple Focus: Contemporary Photography from the Albany Institute's Collection, through Aug. 18. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Adults, $10; seniors and students, $8; children 6-12, $6; children under 6, free. As part of the arts walk that showcases the thriving and lively art scene in downtown Albany, the Albany Institute is open for extended hours, from 5-8 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. During these three hours admission is free.

THE ARTS CENTER OF THE CAPITAL REGION, 265 River St., Troy. The Fence Selection, works by 33 artists; Associations, works by Channing Lefebvre.

BENNINGTON MUSEUM, 75 Main St., Bennington, Vt. 802-447-1571. Largest collection of Grandma Moses paintings in the world as well as the largest collection of 19th century Bennington pottery. In the other 7 galleries, the museum presents a 1924 Wasp Touring Car, one of only 20 produced, military artifacts, one of the earliest 'stars and stripes' in existence, fine and decorative arts and more. Open every day through October. Adults, $10; seniors and students over 18, $9. Admission is never charged for younger students.

COHOES VISITOR'S CENTER, 58 Remsen St., Cohoes. 233-2117. Summer hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Visitors can enjoy the 20 minute presentation on the life of a Mill worker at the beginning of the 20th century. Walking tour guide books prepared by the Spindle City Historic Society will also be available.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 584-2225. Homage to Dance, Sculptures and Drawings By Andrew DeVries, through Nov. 24; Dancers Among Us; A Riotous Work: A Centennial Celebration of the Rite of Spring. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

THE NEW YORK STATE MILITARY MUSEUM, 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. 581-5100. Toys and Tanks: The Model Army Exhibit; D.C. Falls: Uniforms of the New York National Guard; Battleground for Freedom: New York During the Revolutionary War; Fiery Trial & Sacrifice -- New York and the First World War; World War II -- United for Victory; The Capitol Collection; Martial Art. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.

THE NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM, Madison Avenue, Albany. 474-5877. The Best of SUNY Student Art Exhibition, through Sept. 15; Russel Wright: The Nature of Design, through Dec. 31 in the Crossroads Gallery. An Irrepressible Conflict: The Empire State in the Civil War, through Sept. 22. I Shall Think of You Often: The Civil War Story of Doctor and Mary Tarbell, through Sept. 22. The museum is open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission is free.

120GALLERY90, 80 Church St., Hoosick Falls. 686-9050. In the Sanctuary of the Bird's Nest, by members of the Hoosick Artist Guild, in The 120 Gallery; Reflections of the Traversed Landscape -- Paintings and Photographs by Cameron Schmitz, in the Gallery 90.

THE RENSSELAER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 57 Second St., Troy. 272-7232. Troy is My Home Town, The Life and Times of Maureen Stapleton, through July 27. Hours are noon-5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

THE SHIRT FACTORY GALLERY, 21 Cooper St., Glens Falls. 791-5257. Show by the members of the Guild of Adirondack Artists, through Saturday, July 27. The Gallery is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

BROOKSIDE MUSEUM, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa. www.gloryhaunthounds.com. The local paranormal group Glory Haunt Hounds will be hosting a fundraiser for the Saratoga County Historical Society, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, July 20. The event will feature the lectures by John Tobin Radio Personality, International Paranormal Lecturer and founder of the paranormal group Glory Haunt Hounds. Tickets are $35. Seating is limited.

THE CHATHAM BOOKSTORE, 27 Main St., Chatham. Debby Mayer will be talk about her new book, "Riptides and Solaces Unforeseen," a memoir, at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 13.

HOME MADE THEATER, Spa Little Theater, Saratoga Springs. 587-4427. HMT Summer Programs for Students, 8-17, 9:30 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday, July 8 through July 26. To register by phone or receive a flyer by mail call HMT at 587-4427.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Annual Dancer's Health Day, 1 p.m. Monday, July 8. This program, for ANY level dancer or instructor, is free and will focus on what dancers can do to take care of their bodies, avoid injuries and maintain physical and emotional health. At the conclusion of this presentation, there will be a free tour of the 2013 exhibits at the museum by an experienced museum docent highlighting our exhibit, EN POINTE. This exhibit features an in depth look at ballet shoes: their history, how they are made and the realities of wearing them.

SARATOGA FILM FORUM, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 584-3456. "No," 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 5 and Sunday, July 7. General admission is $7; $5 for Film Forum members and students.

SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs. Saratoga Shakespeare Company president and Skidmore professor Jay Rogoff will discuss "Falstaff's Fall: An Introduction to The Merry Wives of Windsor," at 7 p.m. Monday, July 8 in the Dutcher Community Room. Free.

SARATOGA RACE COURSE, Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. 1-877-SMIRKUS. Circus Smirkus, the acclaimed international youth circus, July 5 through July 7. Performances are 7 p.m. Friday, July 5; 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7. Tickets are $21 for adults (13+) and $18 for children (2 to 12). Children younger than two are free on an adult's lap.

THE ARTS CENTER OF THE CAPITAL REGION, 265 River St., Troy. www.troycivic.org. Troy Civic Theatre Company Inc. performs "Twelfth Night," 8 p.m. July 12 and July 13. General admission, $15; students and seniors, $12.

PARK PLAYHOUSE, The Lakehouse, Washington Park, Albany. Monty Python's "Spamalot," performances at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday through July 28. "Spamalot," a two-act musical running two hours including one intermission, contains a few naughty words that some parents may find inappropriate for children under the age of 13.

THE SARATOGA ARTS CENTER, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 393-3496. The Local Actors Guild of Saratoga presents "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," 2 and 8 p.m. July 13 and July 20; 2 p.m. July 14 and July 21. General admission, $20. Show is recommended for ages 15 and older.